Last time I talked about Downton Abbey, it was about Season 1. Now that I viewed Season 2 of the show, I have a lot to say about it. (Warning: Spoiler alerts in this blog post. So skip this post if you haven't seen the show!)
Ready?
In Season 2, it's wartime. We're talking World War I here. Many of the characters play major roles when it comes to the war. The estate has become somewhat of a home for wounded soldiers. Sybil, the youngest daughter, has become a nurse, working around the clock to treat the wounded. Some of the servants, including Thomas and William, enlist as soldiers. Lord Grantham also gets involved. Plus, Matthew enlists. (He makes it out with injuries.)
-When Matthew went missing, I was afraid that he was dead, and that Mary would have no choice but to marry that snobby journalist that she had mistakenly hit on earlier in the series.
-When Matthew went missing, I was afraid that he was dead, and that Mary would have no choice but to marry that snobby journalist that she had mistakenly hit on earlier in the series.
As far as love, it's in the air. Mary wants to win Matthew back, because he's engaged to another woman. Drama hits up when Mr. Bates tries to divorce his deranged wife; but he and Anna finally get married.
-Awesome!
William and Daisy (both servants) also hook up, just before William goes off to war. And... did I forget to mention that there's a brief love affair between Lord Grantham and one of the maids?
Now, unlike the first season, death is a recurring element. With war going on, people from Downton are dying, as well as those that are involved in the war. At the season finale, there was an outbreak of the Spanish flu, which claims the life of Matthew's fiance... which allows Mary to be choser to Matthew, since she's still chasing him the whole season.
-Hey. Three's a crowd...
The whole season was like a roller coaster ride. There were great moments, as well as bad ones. I especially didn't like the ending of Season 2, because Mr. Bates is arrested for a crime that he didn't commit! Sure, this season provides hope for this character through a follow-up special, the Christmas special, but still!
-Mr. Bates's arrest was just wrong! His ex-wife committed suicide, so that people can blame him for murdering her!
Overall, this season was intense, more so than this show's first season. Right now, I'm in the process of viewing Season 3. Hopefully, things will go right in this season.
Whatsoever Critic
Source: Downton Abbey
Courtesy: PBS/Carnival Films
For updates on reviews, the video link is below:
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For updates on reviews, the video link is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1hp3F5Stqg
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